While Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke—the two biggest names on this year's free-agent market—have yet to sign new contracts, the MLB winter meetings are off to a quick start with some popular players already calling new places their home.

However, this time of year thrives on rumors; the latest buzz floating around about where the marquee players may sign or any of several potential blockbuster trades that could take place prior to spring training.

As each team jockeys for position heading into 2013, some often come out of nowhere to make the biggest splashes.

Look no further than the Kansas City Royals, as top prospect Wil Myers' name has come up a lot recently.

The Royals have already made two significant moves this offseason, signing Jeremy Guthrie and trading for Ervin Santana—both of which have this franchise seemingly headed in the right direction.

"Winning" and "Royals" are terms not often mentioned together, so talk about improving the product is off-putting at times to those not involved in the day-to-day operations of running a baseball organization.

However, fans have earned the right to express their opinions—especially those in a city as success-divested as Kansas City.

The Royals have been hamstrung recently with their own pitching prospects, either hitting a wall in their development (Mike Montgomery) or being decimated by injuries (Danny Duffy and John Lamb)—all of which were highly-touted arms at one point.

Any scenario that involves guaranteed playing time for Francoeur is bad for this team, even if better starting pitching arrives. #Royals